FITA
Federation of International Trade Associations

The FITA International Trade/Import-Export Portal, is the source for trade leads, news, events and links to 7,000 international trade related Web sites.

The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA), founded in 1984, fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, and national associations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada that have an international mission.

FITA affiliates are 450+ independent international associations which fall into six categories:

1. World Trade Clubs (world trade clubs, centers, councils; international trade associations, etc.) Examples: Washington International Trade Association; World Trade Center Miami; World Trade Club of St. Louis; Women in International Trade Chapters.
2. Associations/Chambers of Commerce with regional/Bi-Lateral interests – Examples: the German American Business Association; the British-American Chamber of Commerce; the U.S.-Russia Business Council.
3. Associations Focused on International Logistics – Examples: National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association; Women in Transportation; Containerization & Intermodal Institute.
4. Associations Supporting International Trade – such as small business development centers/organizations, etc. Examples: Coalition for Employment through Exports; Florida Trade Data Center.
5. Associations Supporting Exporters – Examples: Small Business Exporters Association; National Association of Export Companies; Export Managers Association of California; National Association of Export Companies.
6. Professional Associations – Examples: British Academy of Film & Television Arts Los Angeles; Foundation for International Meetings; International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association; American Translators Association

The 400,000 organizations linked to FITA through their membership in a FITA member association represent a broad cross-section of the international trade community: manufacturers, trading companies, contractors, freight forwarders, custom house brokers, airlines, shipping companies, port authorities, banks, insurance brokers and underwriters, associations and a wide range of service providers including telecommunications companies, law firms, and consultants.

Really Useful Sites for International Trade Professionals is a bi-weekly email newsletter sent to 85,000 international trade professionals worldwide. Published by the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) and written by journalist John McDonnell, Really Useful Sites for International Trade Professionals contains informally written descriptions of 4-5 Web sites from FITA’s International Trade Web Resources (http://fita.org/webindex) that are useful for international trade, as well as some fun sites that enliven a business day.

You can visit this wonderful business resource here:
http://www.fita.org

And you can see the latest newsletter and subscribe to the newsletter here:
http://www.fita.org/useful/index.html

Rebecca

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